Feeling "trapped" and looking for advice.

I had my lap band placed in July 2007 at the surgical weight loss clinic in Mississauga Ontario Canada . A week ago was when I ate my last real meal and passed food without struggle.  I feel as though I have a stuck burp or air bubble I can get out or past. I am struggling with liquids and have reverted back to my post surgery diet from the very beginning yet I have no relief. I have Google searched complications and solutions only to find somewhat similar situations bUT not close enough. Does anyone have any suggestions or has anybody experienced this after having their band for such a long time period.  ??? I appreciate any feedback. 

Can you go back to the center that inserted the band? It sounds like you need it looked at

Sorry you are having problems.  You might want to check the Forum for Lap Band people specifically, someone there may have this issue.  I mean if you get no response here.

Best of luck

A fairly common problem after a few years is a build up of scar tissue which makes the band tighter. This has happened to me twice. Each time I had a tiny bit of saline removed, just 0.1cc and the problem was immediately resolved. I was banded in 2006 and the two occasions I describe were at about five and six and a half years post-op. I have been fine since then.